Registered Dental Hygienist

Livingston Community Health; Manteca (CA); Sur place; USD 65 000 - 88 000; Temps partiel

Résumé du poste

Lumira Healthcare, previously Livingston Community Health, is seeking a part-time Registered Dental Hygienist in Manteca, CA. The role emphasizes preventive care, patient education, and radiographic assessment to support patient health and comfort.

As an RDH, you will perform prophylaxis, take and develop x-rays, and chart conditions under the dentist's guidance. You will educate patients on hygiene, maintain infection control, and ensure accurate recordkeeping for quality care and compliance.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Dental Hygiene is required.
• Current state license is required.
• Knowledge of dental software and Windows-based systems.

Responsabilités

• Assess patients’ oral health and report findings to dentist.
• Prepare treatment room by adhering to procedures.
• Document patient care and treatment plans.
• Remove tartar, stains, and plaque from teeth.
• Take and develop x rays to aid the dentist.
• Instruct patients in oral hygiene techniques.

Connaissances

Computer literacy

Infection control

Effective communication

Team collaboration

Clinical software

Radiography

Formation

Associate degree in Dental Hygiene

Current state license

Description du poste

Lumira Healthcare, formerly Livingston Community Health

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• Base Pay $47.29 - $63.85 / Hour
• Employee Type PT Non-Exempt

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Position Overview

This is a Part Time position - 24 hours per week

A successful Registered Dental Hygienist (RDH) must be passionate about healthcare and want to make a difference in the lives of others while acting as a mission-driven catalyst to help Livingston Community Health deliver the best quality of care and excellent service to our patients and their families.

The Registered Dental Hygienist (RDH) promotes dental health by completing supportive periodontal therapy; deep root planning and providing radiographic studies; charting conditions of decay and disease; performing procedures in compliance with the dental practice act.

Essential Functions, Duties, and Responsibilities

• Assess patients’ oral health and report findings to dentist.
• Prepares treatment room for patient by adhering to prescribed procedures and protocols.
• Document patient care and treatment plans as provided by on staff Dentist.
• Removes tartar, stains, and plaque form teeth.
• Apply sealants and fluoride to help protect teeth.
• Takes and develops x rays to assist Dentist in determining extent of any decay and disease.
• Instructs patients in oral hygiene technique, answering patient questions and providing other educational information relevant to hygiene.
• Documents dental hygiene services by recording and updating vital signs and medical and dental histories; charting in patient records and pocket charting at least every 6 months.
• Maintains patient confidence and protects operations by keeping information confidential.
• Maintains safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.
• Protects patients and employees by adhering to infection-control policies and protocols.
• Provides information to patients by answering questions and requests.
• Give patient educations pamphlets for implants and/or soft tissue grafting.
• Reviews and updates patient health history and asks about any new problems or concerns at each visit.
• Maintain instrumentation for dental hygiene treatment by sharpening, sterilizing, and selecting instruments.
• Ensures operations of dental equipment by completing preventative maintenance requirement; following manufacturer’s instructions; troubleshooting malfunctions; calling for repairs; maintaining equipment inventories; evaluating new equipment techniques.
• Maintains dental supplies inventory by checking stock to determine inventory level; anticipating needed supplies; placing and expediting orders for supplies; verifying receipt of supplies.
• Conserves dental resources by using equipment and supplies as needed to accomplish job results.
• Maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies.
• Strict adherence to all OSHA regulations.
• Other duties and projects as assigned.

Education, Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Education –

• Associate degree in Dental Hygiene required (Bachelor’s preferred).
• Current state license required.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities –

• Computer literacy to use clinical software and Microsoft windows.
• Possess comprehensive knowledge of primary dental care.
• Excellent communication skills for enhanced patient experience.
• Ability to work with team to help providing care to patients.
• Knowledgeable regarding infection control procedures and policies,
• Knowledgeable about universal precautions and proper use of personal protective equipment.